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PROBATIO QUI DICIT.Proof lies on him who asserts, not on him who denies. The concept is that
one is innocent until proven guilty. Regardless of what the law says about
reasonable doubt, there is an unwritten presumption within the ranks of
the military that if you are charged with sexual assault, then you are
guilty. The stakes are your life! Your military counsel works for the
same military that charged you. Consider that as you choose who represents
you in your potentially life altering case.

About the Military Court Martial Process

Defense for Service Members

Military service members who have been arrested for a crime will soon face
reprimand hearings known as a court martial. These military criminal court
proceedings are convened by commanders and superiors who retain the authority
to uphold the Uniformed Code of Military Justice.

These trial courts are conducted on a general as-needed basis and the accused
individual will be notified of the date of court martial through an official
order presented through the chain of command for their particular branch
of service. These proceedings require the representation of a trusted
lawyer and by retaining the services of Joseph L. Jordan, Attorney at
Law, you may be able to achieve a favorable outcome for your case.

Our Court Martial Lawyers are Ready to Defend You

Our founding attorney is a former service member himself and has served
as an Army JAG officer. Joseph L. Jordan, Attorney at Law is committed
to providing military service members with excellent representation for
cases and hearings both domestically and overseas. In 2015 alone, Attorney
Jordan and his team obtained numerous victories for clients in

Court Martial cases

Board of Inquiries

Administrative Separation Board hearings

Article 15 hearings

Investigations

General Memorandum of Reprimands

If you have been accused of a crime and are in need of experienced legal
defense, call our court martial lawyers right away. We are here for you.

Attorney Jordan firmly believes that all cases deserve an aggressive attorney
who will conduct an independent investigation of the case and challenge
evidence brought forth in the proceeding. Each client deserves outstanding
representation and to have their story told. If you are being summoned
to any of the following courts martial proceedings, immediately contact
Joseph L. Jordan, Attorney at Law.

Article 32 InvestigationThese hearings are slightly less formal than a general court martial but
are still considered to be a form of disciplinary action taken against
someone who is a uniformed service member. Article 32 hearings are often
led by a commanding branch officer.

Summary Court MartialThis is the lowest level of a court martial that you can receive after
a disciplinary incident. This type of court martial is used to make quick
resolutions to matters but provides fewer rights to the accused individual
than a higher court martial.

Special Court MartialIn a special court martial, accused individuals could potentially be penalized
with disciplinary actions such as forfeiture of pay, reduction of pay
grade, bad conduct discharges and confinement of up to one year.

General Court MartialThis is the most serious type of court martial that you could receive.
In a general court martial, at least five commanding officers will be
present to determine the outcome of your offense. You have more rights
in a general court martial, but you may be served with higher penalties.

NJP / Article 15Non-judicial proceedings, also known as a captain's mast, office hours
or Article 15, is a form of punishment that is implemented on military
members that require disciplinary action but not a court martial proceeding.

Separation BoardsThese involuntary separations from your military service can be difficult
for individuals who have devoted so much time into their careers. If you
are facing a separation board, you need to work with an attorney from
Joseph L. Jordan, Attorney at Law.

Trusted Legal Defense for Military Members

At Joseph L. Jordan, Attorney at Law, our court martial attorneys are devoted
to ensuring that your side of the story is heard. We are not afraid to
actively pursue aggressive defense for your case and ensure that you receive
a favorable outcome for your court martial proceedings. We are committed
to providing outstanding representation to those who serve our country.

If you have been arrested and are now facing disciplinary action in the
Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy or Marine Corp, you need to immediately
contact Joseph L. Jordan, Attorney at Law and speak with a trusted court martial attorney.

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